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Careers & Volunteering

Will you join us? ARC teams are reimagining humanitarianism for the 21st Century. We are on a mission to transform our work to be more human, impactful, relevant and authentic. The world’s problems are tougher than ever, but we also see an unprecedented opportunity to bring a world full of amazing people together to work on these hard challenges.

Let’s Do Something

ARC often hosts events and opportunities open to the public, and we speak to community groups all the time. We also love new ideas and the chance to work with new people and groups to make change in the world. You can find ways to get to know us and get involved or reach out to an ARC team member to simply ask a question or inquire about how we might work together.

Many Ways to Give

We believe that giving is an incredibly personal experience – and that’s why people choose to give in so many different ways. But deciding how to give can also be an overwhelming experience. We’ve compiled some of the most common ways that people choose to support refugees and the American Refugee Committee. Please use the information provided as a guide but know that at the American Refugee Committee we remain open to new and different ways of giving.

Volunteer and Internship Opportunities

Our vision for volunteering…

Volunteers have been an integral part of ARC since the organization was established in 1979. ARC is committed to connecting dedicated individuals with meaningful opportunities to use their talents to impact change.

While we do have regular, ongoing volunteer needs, we also want to hear from you. What is your passion? What are your ideas? What skills and expertise might you lend to our mission?

Where can I volunteer?

ARC accepts volunteers/interns for our Headquarters office in Minneapolis, as well as our overseas locations.

What is ARC looking for?

ARC looks for volunteers/interns across each of our departments including International Operations, Human Resources, Finance, Fundraising/Events, and Government Affairs.

We also want to hear your ideas and work directly with you on creating new opportunities.

What kind of time commitment do you need?

We have part-time, full-time, one-time, and on-call options for volunteers. On average, most volunteers at our HQ complete a 2-4 month commitment, volunteering anywhere from 5-20 hours per week. However, there are many who come in less frequently to help with other projects and events as needed.

For international volunteers, we require a commitment of at least 4-6 months.

Can I receive credit for my internship?

Some past volunteers have received credit for their internships. This is something we coordinate on a case-by-case basis with the intern and their institution.

How do I get started?

Headquarters Volunteers/Interns –

Local to Minneapolis? Join us at one of our Volunteer Information Sessions to learn more about our work and how to get involved! Sessions are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 5:30 – 6:30PM. Please note, attendance at a session does not require you to commit in any way; this is simply an informational presentation and a chance for us to get to know you.

RSVP required. We encourage you to RSVP early – sessions tend to fill up 3-4 weeks ahead of time.Contact Vanessa to RSVP for an upcoming session: VanessaL@archq.org or (612) 872-7060. Our office is located at: 615 First Avenue NE, Suite 500, Minneapolis, MN 55413.

Not local to Minnesota but interested in domestic opportunities? Vanessa is still your point of contact! Send her an email letting her know about the opportunities you are interested in at our HQ.

Already know ARC? Email Vanessa to share your ideas and reconnect.

International Volunteers/Interns –

Interested in International Opportunities? Please click here to read more about our overseas volunteer/intern opportunities and submit your resume to our international team.